US-Iran conflict expands beyond battlefield as Red Sea attacks open new front
Iranian-aligned militants in Yemen have targeted shipping routes in the Red Sea, marking an expansion of the US-Iran conflict beyond direct military strikes. This escalation comes as both Washington and Tehran increase military pressure, raising concerns about the inability to achieve a decisive advantage. The attacks by Houthi militants have pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months, while the US has intensified its bombing campaign in Iran.